It seems like all year long we are the recipients of your gifts to us. You share with us your hopes, dreams, ideas, concerns, and thoughts. Some of you send photos, words of encouragement, personal stories, etc. Many of you have become our friends and some of you have even come to visit us. It seems only appropriate then that we turn the tables and give something back. That is why we are pleased to offer you this holiday season a FREE DOWNLOAD of our newest Tiny r(E)v item; the Built-In Roll Out Bed construction plan.
A beautiful 7-page PDF download, the construction plans are the key to our space-conscious Tiny Office and Guest House. Inspired by an old set of woodworking plans by a European craftsman but modified and personalized first by my father for a guest space at my parents house and then further modified for our tiny office/guest house the plans are quite detailed with artistic renderings by Malissa Tack of Tiny Tack House and instructions based on our actual build. The download is the perfect idea for those of you looking for a bed that maximizes space.
Wondering what people are saying about our roll out bed because folks have seen it and slept in it. Says Laura of Life in 120 Square Feet:
“When Matt and I visited the Tiny r(E)volution we stayed in the guest house on this very bed. It was extremely comfortable and we slept very well. We immediately started making plans to build one for ourselves!”
Suzannah Kolbeck – mother of Sicily Kolbeck (better known to the tiny house world as La Petite) – adds:
“Our stay on the roll out bed was great. The design was practical and comfortable, and the whole set up was cozy and welcoming. There is space for books and reading lights, but the set-up was still simple and uncluttered. Perfect!”
The second way is by considering a small donation to Tiny r(E)volution to help us continue doing what we do well in to 2014. To make such a donation simple click on the button below.
We appreciate all you do and all you have become to us and the community. Enjoy the video, download some plans (but be gentle with me as this is our first set of construction plans and trust me when I say it is easier to do than to instruct), and have a wonderful holiday season!
NOTE: Offer good until Dec. 31, 2013.
This is a great idea, and thank you so much for the free plans!
I do have a minor concern though. In the email you sent me, and the page with the download button, there were no links to your site. It took me a while to find you again.
Kind of my design Greg. I didn’t want strings attached to the plans. So I didn’t spend a lot of time on link backs, etc. However, if you look at the header on each page of the plans you will see that our logo secretly contains our web address. Glad you found your way back though Greg.
i thin a pillow top mattress pad would give it some extra comfort
What I don’t show in the video is that I put on a down mattress cover and then the sheets. This adds about 1.5″ of cushiony goodness!
I have a question on the mattresses….you gave a link for the Ikea Mattresses and said 2 would be the size of the queen, but I find that doesn’t work measurement wise….2 twins = 76 1/2″” W x 74 3/8″ L too wide for the 60 1/4″ small box width. A queen size mattress is 59 7/8″ W x 79 1/2″ long….therefore, longer than the twins. Am I missing something here since I don’t think two twins will work???? Thank you!!
You are absolutely right Sharon. That is why I put the link in the SIDE NOTE for page 3. When I originally built this bed there was no mattress even close to the measurements I had already built to so I ended up special ordering them. You may also notice that I mentioned a blow up mattress. This construction plan is one that is meant to be adjusted for your space. You can even build one for just a twin bed or a double. Two twins won’t work. The IKEA mattress is as close to what I purchased though so I put the link as a guide to folks. I am sorry if I caused you any confusion Sharon. If you have any other questions don’t hesitate to contact me.
I had the same question, so thank you for the quick reply. I know I can find dense foam at my local JoAnn’s fabrics. I’ll cut them to size and have the wife sew a couple of covers. Then as you suggest, a good mattress cover and top sheet. I’d been looking for a space saving idea for a tiny house. What a great idea and thank you for the free plans. Stay tiny.
You are so welcome for the free plans. Our pleasure. Yes, the foam option is a fine one. You can even go to an upholstery shop or an auto upholstery shop. They should have perfect foam for the purpose. Or you can use a blow up mattress which is what we typically default to.
Thanks! I have been searching for a Murphy/slide out/fold down/whatever bed for several weeks for a tiny camper! This is perfect for my build. ‘When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.’
yesdog!!!! Need we say more?
I have a question about weight limits, is this sturdy enough for a larger person? What would you think a weight limit might be?
I weight 237 pounds on any given day and I have slept on it with my wife. My father and mother have also slept on it and he is 6’4″ and 219 pounds and then my mother (who is my mother so I shall not say a WORD about her size…..LOL). I think it is very safe to say 450 lbs. is find for this.
Thank you so much for the plans! I recently had to downsize and this will work perfectly. And, it will work great in my tiny house when it’s time. Love your page!
Thank you so much Lisa. I hope you will consider sending me a photo of the bed that you build. And thank you for loving our page. Come back often!
What a great Idea! I could use this for my personal bed and fold up when not in use if I want. Then have another one for guests also. Thank you very much!!!
You are very welcome Mary. Thank you for visiting our site.
Thanks so much!!!! A generous gift! And brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You bet Terry. Thank you!
Oh my goodness!!! I missed it :(!!
This is perfect in many applications; lake house/cabin, converting a dining room or living room into extra sleeping area, or screened porch into sleeping area, I hope you patent this idea and promote it on the show Shark Tank! Sell it as a kit with the boards all pre-cut and ready to assemble. Paint and they are done. Can be purchased at the local big box home improvement store.
Love it!
Just a thought but how about moving the mattress storage above the pull-out bed so that you can regain 6 inches of floor space and have one cohesive unit?
I’m sorry Scott. I don’t understand your idea. Thank you for suggesting a new technique but I am not seeing it in my head. Of course, that means nothing. I am not always the sharpest pencil in the box. HAHAHAHA
I think Scott means to put the mattress box on top of the bed box…going higher and not deeper by putting the mattress box behind the bed box. (stack the boxes) Not sure that was a better explanation than Scott’s…LOL
I wish I could persuade my husband to live small. This bed is amazing.
This is a great idea! Thank you for this. How far does it come out from the wall? This would be a great space saving idea. 🙂
You are so welcome Jody. Our finished bed (the one we have that you saw on the video) comes out about 18.5″ total. The great thing about this plan is it can be totally customized for your needs.
Thanks for the quick response! Does the plan include customization’s? Or is it pretty easy to figure out? I’m looking at having a bedroom downstairs as well as a loft, so I’d like it to be mostly permanent. I’m still in the planning stages though, so I’m still going through a lot of possibilities. This is a great one 🙂
While the plan doesn’t have customizations in the plans it is the sort of project just waiting to be customized for your space. I would suggest starting with your mattress measurements and then working from there. Best of luck!
Cool thanks! When I tried to download the plans it said that the file can harm my computer. Do you know if anyone else has had this problem?
Most computer firewalls or virus protectors will say that if you download from an IP address that is unfamiliar to your cache. If you don’t trust the source or are wary please email me directly and I will return with the PDF.
Thank you! I went ahead and downloaded it. My computer has been acting kind of weird lately. Thank you Thank you so much for the plans and for your responses! Happy Holidays!
Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for the plans. I intend to built one over the holidays and add my own touch – I want to attach a ‘table top’ to part ‘B’ with a piano hinge that folds up horizontally and supported by 2 tapered table legs (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Waddell-28-in-Round-Taper-Table-Leg-2528/100564768#) so your roll-out bed can be reconfigured into a computer desk/dining table too (sized 28.5″x62″).
My thoughts exactly!
Love it!!!!
So sad – “Page Not Found” 🙁
Thank you for sharing your craft! I can’t wait to make one!
I have been trying to download the plans for the bed. I hope I will be able to do it.
I can’t get the plans…signed up for your email and it didn’t send me anything in my email. Was really wanting this plan because it is SO neat!!! 🙁
Could this be built without the back larger storage box?? If using a airbed or if someone already has storage space for the mattress it seem the back box in not necessary. Also, I would guess the same idea could be modified for a standard twin bed as well?
This could be built a number of ways. The bed plans are more a detailed guide than anything Molly.
As it is many moons since the last comment on here, I wanted to inquire as to the plans being free or the $2.95 I see now. Perhaps they once were free and I just missed the boat. Definitely worth the money either way. Thank you kindly.
They are $2.95, yes. The free plans were last Christmas I believe. Email me and I will gift you a set just for your interest though!
I just wanted to give a big heartfelt thank you for this video and the plans offered at an affordable price! It’s so exciting and wonderful. Thank you thank you thank you!
Hi Guys,
would it be possible to still get these plans. I so want this for my sewing/study/craft/guest room.
Awaiting your answer with hope xxx
Thank you
What plans are you referring to Angela? Please feel free to email us at andodom@gmail.com
Hi Andrew,
I just bought the plans and was wondering where part “o” is used. It’s on the cut list but not the directions. “O” – 12 lattice, pine.
I love the idea of this bed but I am not sure if it would fit in our space or not. Could you give me the dimensions of the back larger box and the total length when rolled out before I decide if I want to purchase the plans or not? Thank you!
Hi
just bought your plans for the roll out bed what type of caster did you use do you have to use piano hinges would butt hinges I’m confused about part B front is there another piece that attaches to it
My nephew and son are building a 20’x14′ cabin for me as I’m on disability, with a 10’x14′ loft overlooking the living area, kitchen will although, I’m beginning to think 20’x16′ may be better for when I get guests,been looking at different ideas, and I really love your’s the best of all of them,thank you so much for sharing your idea, and plans with us. I’ll be building your plan below the wall installed TV, and up in the loft, such a space saver, again, thank you for sharing.
David
Hoping I can still buy the plans here real soon. Going to put a bed like this in our trailer camper/rv conversion. Just for an FYI your bed on the planes, what size does the bed area end up Being? I know it is adjustable but just following your plans for the is It? I have many ideas running in my head how to Use it! Thank you so much!
Hi I just purchased the plans for this bed and having a little problem. May be missing something here but when bed is pulled out it is 60 inches wide correct? But two of the mattresses side by side would roughly 72 inches. Is there supposed to be a 6 inch overlap on each side or am I missing something. Wouldn’t be the first time…lol
It’s been a few years since Andrew has responded to comments on this site, so for those considering this bed I will share some of my observations.
Pros: I love the concept of this folding bed. We intend to build it without the storage box, so the entire bed should only take up about 5 feet of wall space, and 7 inches into the room. A queen size bed in such a small footprint is fabulous! As we did not plan to have any other furniture in front of that space anyway, it will be perfect for our situation.
The cost of the plan is tiny, like their house!
Cons: Looking through the plans, we discovered that the ‘keys’ on the cut list do not always correspond with the keys in the written directions, so refer to the Part/Material descriptions to avoid confusion.
The Cut List does not include a cutting diagram (showing how to fit the cuts on plywood sheets) so you have to figure that out for yourself. Not a deal breaker; just more math!
The only specs given are for the wood cuts. Piano hinges are the key to this bed but how many will you need? The only answer given is ‘several’. As I surfed the internet I discovered these hinges (also called continuous hinges) come in several widths, hole spacings, range of motion, types of metals, ‘leaf’ thickness – whatever that is – etc. More info about the type/total length of hinges and particularly the width used on the original bed would be extremely helpful, especially for DIY novices like myself!
Castors: You have to read through the written directions to find the size recommended. If you have a different size, then read the instructions carefully before cutting.
We see in the video how easily the bed opens but I haven’t seen it being closed again. I suspect with all of the hinges and moving bed supports, it may take two people to get it folded back into the box. Not an issue for us but might be a consideration for some.
I really appreciate Tiny Revolution sharing this plan. It doesn’t take special tools, which is great. We are looking forward to making this – IF we can afford it. Those piano hinges can be pricey!
And when you least expect it, I pop up. GREAT observations Jolene. You are spot on. Hard to believe that I drew up those plans:
1) AFTER I actually built our roll out bed
2) 4 years ago
For the record, we still use it on a regular basis. It is our guest bed. We now use it with a really cush inflatable mattress instead of the IKEA mattresses. We passed those on to someone else. I have also reconfigured the side of the storage box so that I could more easily get to the stuff I put inside. When I drew up this plan I hardly knew what a cut list was, much less how to make one. I truly didn’t think anyone would care. I drew them up to practice digital illustration more than anything. I am so shocked when people still request the plans.
The casters really do depend on the type of flooring you have. We originally had berber carpet under the bed so we used small’ish’ casters. But we now have a concrete type floor so the casters are more commercial grade.
Jolene, we got those hinges (which do not match, mind you) from random places; yard sales, consignment, etc. You can find them on a number of different things including piano benches, piano lids, guitar cases, old furniture, etc. You do not need brand new ones or matching ones. No one sees them.
I can’t thank you enough for writing up this review. I do hope you are able to build the bed. I would love to see a photo of it, if possible, when complete. Take care and best wishes!